I think what's really interesting here is how James Bord's poker background can be seen as a metaphor for his business style 
. He's all about data analysis and long-term strategy, which could be a refreshing change from the flashy spending of some other football clubs. But let's not forget that stability and progress come at a cost - what does it mean when we say "optimism is building among fans" vs. when we're talking about the actual on-pitch performance? Is this just another case of corporate speak 
, where the real issue is how much debt is being taken on by the club's new owners and whether they'll be able to balance the books? And what does it say about our society that a business model that's traditionally associated with high-stakes risk-taking is being touted as a solution for a struggling football club? 
. He's all about data analysis and long-term strategy, which could be a refreshing change from the flashy spending of some other football clubs. But let's not forget that stability and progress come at a cost - what does it mean when we say "optimism is building among fans" vs. when we're talking about the actual on-pitch performance? Is this just another case of corporate speak , where the real issue is how much debt is being taken on by the club's new owners and whether they'll be able to balance the books? And what does it say about our society that a business model that's traditionally associated with high-stakes risk-taking is being touted as a solution for a struggling football club? 
He's got a solid background in data analysis and analytics, but it's hard to tell if his poker skills will translate to football management. I mean, it's one thing to win big in tournaments, another to run a successful football club 
. It seems like Sheffield United had some mixed results with that approach, so it'll be interesting to see how it plays out at Wednesday. Maybe his experience working with Matthew Benham and Tony Bloom can help him make better decisions? 